First Toast
The HMS Holiday Kickoff
Shop. Sip. Mahj. Start the season.
Thursday, November 12
6:00–9:00 PM
Immanuel Hall · Hinsdale
Join Hinsdale Mahjong Society for the first fabulous toast of the holiday season—an intimate evening of holiday shopping, bubbles, seasonal food and social mahjong inside historic Immanuel Hall.
Limited to 48 guests, this signature HMS evening combines a curated holiday pop-up, bubbles, seasonal food and two hours of social mahjong.
Come ready to discover distinctive gifts, enjoy something sparkling and settle in for two hours of mahjong with the HMS community.
The Evening
6:00–7:00 PM · The Holiday Hour
Sip bubbles, enjoy a seasonal grazing spread and shop a small collection of curated businesses offering thoughtful gifts, entertaining essentials and mahjong favorites.
7:00–9:00 PM · Social Mahjong
Take your seat for two hours of festive social play beneath the soaring ceilings of Immanuel Hall. Come with friends or register independently—we’ll help organize tables and seating.
Your Ticket Includes
Admission to the complete First Toast experience
A curated holiday-shopping hour
Bubbles, wine, and nonalcoholic refreshments
Seasonal cocktail-style food
Two hours of social mahjong
All mahjong tiles, racks and table supplies
Access to the First Toast holiday prize drawing with a qualifying toy, coat, or food donation
Please bring your current National Mah Jongg League card.
The Holiday Shop
First Toast will feature a deliberately small group of businesses selected for their connection to gifting, gathering and the HMS community.
Confirmed partners announcements soon! Additional food, design and retail partners will be announced as the evening approaches.
Who Should Attend?
First Toast is designed for players who already understand the fundamentals of American mahjong and can participate in independent social play. Formal instruction will not be offered during the event.
You do not need to register with a complete table. Solo guests are warmly welcomed, and seating requests may be submitted during registration.
Give a Little. Win a Little.
First Toast will also support neighbors in our community this holiday season.
Bring a new, unwrapped toy, a new or gently used winter coat, or a donation of unexpired, shelf-stable food to unlock raffle tickets for our holiday prize drawing. Prizes will feature gifts and experiences contributed by participating First Toast partners.
Donations are optional, but generosity may be rewarded rather fabulously.
Tickets
HMS Founding Members · $90 | HMS Community Members · $100
Available to active Community and Founding Society members.
General Admission · $120
Capacity is limited to 48 guests. Founding Society and Community members will receive first access, followed by the general public.
Tickets are nonrefundable but may be transferred to another player. Because this event includes advance food, beverage and partner commitments, regular HMS make-up and account-credit policies do not apply.
Dress festively, bring your mahjong card and join us for the first toast of the season.